I'm thinking of doing the Master Knitter program. Anyone done it? Thoughts? I'm not interested as much in the actual certification, but in improving my knitting skills. Is there something else I should be looking at instead?

Joanie Raisovich: Well, a little of all that. I have done socks, mittens, scarves, shawls, blankets. I've tried sweaters many times but never successfully. Ditto with gloves. No problems with lace, but it's too fiddly for me to find it enjoyable.

I struggle with gauge and with shaping. My color knitting is mediocre.

Dave Bennett: Laura Nelkin just had a great blog post about how to go about being a stickler for gauge. I'm in bed now, but if you remind me tomorrow, I just read a great tutorial on steeking.

Dave Bennett: OK. I remembered and I found it. This is the BEST tutorial on steeking I've seen.